The sporophylls are present both in pteridophytes and gymnosperms. In the gymnosperm each cone has numerous compactly arranged leaf-like structures called the sporophylls. The sporangia are seen on the sporophylls. In pteridophytes also the spores are produced in the sporangia. Cluster of sporangia is called sori; they are seen on the lower side of the sporophylls.
